UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
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ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS CORP.
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NOTICE OF 2013 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS
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TO BE HELD ON
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AUGUST 22,
2013
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To the Companys Stockholders:
Notice is hereby given that the 2013 Annual and Special Meeting
(the Annual and Special Meeting) of the stockholders of Royal Mines and
Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the Company), will be held at Northwest
Law Group located at 704-595 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6C 2T5 on August 22, 2013, commencing at 2:00 pm. (Pacific Time), for the
following purposes:
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To elect three members of the Companys Board of
Directors to hold office until the next Annual and Special Meeting of
stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected or
qualified.
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To ratify De Joya Griffith & Company LLC as the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal
year ending April 30, 2014.
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To consider, and, if deemed advisable, approve a
resolution to approve the Companys 2013 Stock Option Plan, previously
approved by the directors of the Company, as described in the Proxy
Statement accompanying the Notice of Annual and Special Meeting.
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To consider, and, if deemed advisable, approve an
amendment to the Companys Articles of Incorporation to increase the
number of authorized shares of common stock, from 300,000,000, par value
$0.001, to 900,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory vote on
executive compensation.
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To transact such other business as may properly come
before the Annual and Special Meeting or any adjournment
thereof.
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Only stockholders of record at the close of business on July
12, 2013 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual and Special
Meeting.
Stockholders unable to attend the meeting in person are
requested to read the enclosed proxy statement and proxy and then complete and
deposit the proxy in accordance with its instructions. Unregistered stockholders
must deliver their completed proxies in accordance with the instructions given
by their financial institution or other intermediary that forwarded the proxy to
them.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ROYAL MINES
AND MINERALS CORP.
/s/ Jason S.
Mitchell
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JASON S.
MITCHELL
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and
Director
Henderson, Nevada
July 26, 2013
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IMPORTANT
Whether or not you expect to attend in person, the Company
urges you to sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy at your earliest
convenience. This will help to ensure the presence of a quorum at the meeting.
PROMPTLY SIGNING, DATING, AND RETURNING THE PROXY WILL SAVE ROYAL MINES AND
MINERALS CORP. THE EXPENSE AND EXTRA WORK OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION. Sending in
your proxy will not prevent you from voting your stock at the meeting if you
desire to do so, as your proxy is revocable at your option.
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ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS CORP.
2580 Anthem
Village Dr.
Henderson, Nevada, 89052
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PROXY STATEMENT
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FOR THE 2013 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS
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TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST 22, 2013
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This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the
solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Royal Mines and Minerals
Corp. (we, us, our and the Company) for use at the 2013 annual and
special meeting of the stockholders of the Company (the Annual and Special
Meeting) to be held on August 22, 2013 at 2:00pm (Pacific Time) at Northwest
Law Group located at 704-595 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada.
and at any adjournment thereof, for the purposes set forth in the preceding
Notice of Annual and Special Meeting.
This Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual and Special Meeting
and the enclosed Form of Proxy are expected to be mailed to the Companys
stockholders on or about July 30, 2013.
We do not expect that any matters other than those referred to
in this Proxy Statement and the Notice of Annual and Special Meeting will be
brought before the Annual and Special Meeting. However, if other matters are
properly presented before the Annual and Special Meeting, the persons named as
proxy appointees will vote upon such matters in accordance with their best
judgment. The grant of a proxy also will confer discretionary authority on the
persons named as proxy appointees to vote in accordance with their best judgment
on matters incidental to the conduct of the Annual and Special Meeting.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials for the 2013 Annual and Special Meeting of the Stockholders to Be Held
on August 22, 2013. This Proxy Statement and the Annual Report to the
stockholders is available at www.royalmmc.com
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND THE
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING
Why am I receiving this Proxy Statement and proxy
card?
You are receiving this Proxy Statement and proxy card because
you are a stockholder of record as at the close of business on July 12, 2013,
and are entitled to vote at this Annual and Special Meeting. This Proxy
Statement describes issues on which the Company would like you, as a
stockholder, to vote. It provides information on these issues so that you can
make an informed decision. You do not need to attend the Annual and Special
Meeting to vote your shares.
When you sign the proxy card you appoint K. Ian Matheson, Chief
Executive Officer, President and a director of the Company, and Jason Mitchell,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and a director, as your
representatives at the Annual and Special Meeting. As your representatives, they
will vote your shares at the Annual and Special Meeting (or any adjournments or
postponements) as you have instructed them on your proxy card. With proxy
voting, your shares will be voted whether or not you attend the Annual and
Special Meeting. Even if you plan to attend the Annual and Special Meeting, it
is a good idea to complete, sign and return your proxy card in advance of the
Annual and Special Meeting, just in case your plans change.
If an issue comes up for vote at the Annual and Special Meeting
(or any adjournments or postponements) that is not described in this Proxy
Statement, your representatives will vote your shares, under your proxy, at
their discretion, subject to any limitations imposed by law.
Who is soliciting my vote?
The Companys Board of Directors is soliciting your proxy to
vote at the Annual and Special Meeting.
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Who is entitled to attend and vote at the Annual and
Special Meeting?
Only stockholders of the Company of record at the close of
business on July 12, 2013 (the Record Date), will be entitled to vote at the
Annual and Special Meeting. Stockholders entitled to vote may do so by voting
those shares at the Annual and Special Meeting or by proxy.
What matters am I voting on?
You are being asked to vote on the following matters:
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To elect three members of the Companys Board of
Directors to hold office until the next Annual and Special Meeting of
stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected or
qualified.
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To ratify the appointment of De Joya Griffith &
Company LLC as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
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To ratify, confirm and approve the Companys 2013 Stock
Option Plan.
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To ratify, confirm and approve an approve an amendment to
the Companys Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of
authorized shares of common stock, from 300,000,000, par value $0.001, to
900,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of Advisory Vote on
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We will also consider any other business that properly comes
before the Annual and Special Meeting.
How do I vote?
You have several voting options. You may vote by:
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Signing your proxy card and mailing it to the Companys office at the
address on the proxy card;
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Signing and faxing your proxy card to the Companys office for proxy
voting at the number provided on the proxy card; and
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Attending the Annual and Special Meeting and voting in person.
If your shares are held in an account with a brokerage firm,
bank, dealer, or other similar organization, then you are the beneficial owner
of shares held in a street name and these proxy materials are being forwarded
to you by that organization. The organization holding your account is considered
the stockholder of record for purposes of voting at the Annual and Special
Meeting. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker, bank
or other nominee on how to vote the shares in your account. You are also invited
to attend the Annual and Special Meeting. However, since you are not the
stockholder of record, you may not vote your shares in person at the Annual and
Special Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid proxy card from your
broker, bank, or other nominee.
What if I share an address with another person and we
received only one copy of the proxy materials?
The Company will only deliver one Proxy Statement to multiple
stockholders sharing an address unless the Company has received contrary
instructions from one or more of the stockholders. The Company will promptly
deliver a separate copy of this Proxy Statement to a stockholder at a shared
address to which a single copy of the document was delivered upon oral or
written request to:
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Royal Mines and Minerals
Corp.
Attention: Jason Mitchell, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary
2580 Anthem
Village Dr.
Henderson, Nevada, 89052
Stockholders may also address future requests for separate
delivery of Proxy Statements and/or annual reports by contacting us at the
address listed above.
What if I change my mind after I return my
proxy?
You may revoke your proxy and change your vote at any time
before the polls close at the Annual and Special Meeting. You may do this
by:
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executing and delivering a written notice of revocation
of proxy to the office of the Company below at any time before the taking
of the vote at the Annual and Special Meeting;
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executing and delivering a later-dated proxy relating to
the same shares to the office of the Company below at any time before
taking of the vote at the Annual and Special Meeting; or
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attending the Annual and Special Meeting in person
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giving affirmative notice at the Annual and Special
Meeting of your intent to revoke their proxy; and
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voting in person.
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Any written revocation of proxy or subsequent later-dated proxy
should be delivered to the Company as follows:
Royal Mines and Minerals
Corp.
Attention: Jason Mitchell, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary
2580 Anthem
Village Dr.
Henderson, Nevada, 89052
Fax No. (866) 381-2090
Attendance at the Annual and Special Meeting will not, by
itself, revoke a stockholders proxy without the giving of notice of intent to
revoke that proxy.
What constitutes a quorum?
In order to hold a valid meeting of the Companys stockholders,
a quorum equal to one percent (1%) of the shares of the Common Stock outstanding
must be represented at the meeting. These shares may be represented in person or
represented by proxy.
Stockholders who abstain from voting on any or all proposals,
but who are present at the Annual and Special Meeting or represented at the
Annual and Special Meeting by a properly executed proxy will have their shares
counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.
Broker non-votes will also be counted as present at the Annual and Special
Meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. However,
abstentions and broker non-votes will not be counted either in favor or against
any of the proposals brought before the Annual and Special Meeting. A broker
non-vote occurs when shares held by a broker for the account of a beneficial
owner are not voted for or against a particular proposal because the broker has
not received voting instructions from that beneficial owner and the broker does
not have discretionary authority to vote those shares.
In the event that a quorum is not present at the Annual and
Special Meeting, or in the event that a quorum is present but sufficient votes
to approve the proposal are not received, the persons named as proxies on the
enclosed proxy card may propose one or more adjournments of the Annual and
Special Meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies. The persons named as
proxies will vote upon such adjournment after consideration of all circumstances
that may bear upon a decision to adjourn the Annual and Special Meeting. Any
business that might have been transacted at the Annual and Special Meeting
originally called may be transacted at any such adjourned session(s) at which a
quorum is present. The Company will pay the costs of preparing and distributing to stockholders additional proxy
materials, if required in connection with any adjournment. Any adjournment will
require the affirmative vote of a majority of those securities represented at
the Annual and Special Meeting in person or by proxy.
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How are abstentions and broker non-votes
treated?
Stockholders may vote for or against the proposals or they may
abstain from voting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted for
purposes of determining the presence of a quorum at the Annual and Special
Meeting, but will not be counted as either in favor or against the
proposals.
What vote is required to approve each item?
As of the Record Date, there were 185,593,141 shares of common
stock outstanding and entitled to vote. The affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the Companys common stock represented at the Annual and Special
Meeting in person or by proxy is required to approve the following
proposals:
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To elect three members of the Companys Board of
Directors to hold office until the next Annual and Special Meeting of
stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected or
qualified.
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To ratify the appointment of De Joya Griffith &
Company LLC as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2014.
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To ratify, confirm and approve the Companys 2013 Stock
Option Plan.
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Therefore, the number of votes cast at the Annual and Special
Meeting in favor of each of the above proposals must be greater than the number
of votes cast against each respective proposal.
A majority of the issued and outstanding shares of the
Companys common stock must vote in favor of the proposal in order to amend to
the Companys Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized
shares of common stock, from 300,000,000, par value $0.001, to 900,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $0.001. Therefore, the number of votes cast at
the Annual and Special Meeting in favor of the proposed amendment must be
greater than one half of the Companys issued and outstanding shares of common
stock.
Stockholder votes on that are conducted on an advisory basis
are not binding on the Companys Board of Directors. As such, no votes are
required on to approve executive compensation or to determine the frequency of
stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation.
Will my shares be voted if I do not sign and return my
proxy card?
If your shares are held through a brokerage account, your
brokerage firm, under certain circumstances, may vote your shares.
If your shares are registered in your name, and you do not sign
and return your proxy card, your shares will not be voted at the meeting.
Will I be entitled to appraisal rights under Nevada
law?
Under Nevada law, the Companys stockholders are not entitled
to appraisal rights in connection with the proposals.
Who pays for this proxy solicitation?
The Company will bear the entire costs of solicitation,
including the preparation, assembly, printing, and mailing of this Proxy
Statement, the proxy card, and any additional solicitation materials furnished
to the stockholders. Copies of solicitation materials will be furnished to
brokerage houses, fiduciaries, custodians holding shares in their names that are
beneficially owned by others so that they may forward the solicitation material
to such beneficial owners.
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When are the stockholder proposals due for the 2013
Annual and Special Meeting?
The deadline for submitting a stockholder proposal for
inclusion in the Companys proxy statement and form of proxy for its 2014 Annual
and Special Meeting of stockholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act) is June 12, 2014;
provided, however, that in the event the Company hold its 2014 Annual and
Special Meeting more than 30 days before or after the one year anniversary date
of the 2014 Annual and Special Meeting, the Company will disclose the new
deadline by which proxies must be received under Item 5 of the Companys
earliest possible Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or, if impracticable, by any
means reasonably calculated to inform stockholders. In addition, stockholder
proposals must otherwise comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8 of the
Exchange Act.
Any stockholders who wish to submit a proposal are encouraged
to seek independent counsel about SEC requirements. The Company will not
consider any proposals that do not meet the SEC requirements for submitting a
proposal. Notices of intention to present proposals for the Companys next
Annual and Special Meeting should be delivered to:
Royal Mines and Minerals
Corp.
Attention: Jason Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary.
2580 Anthem Village Dr.
Henderson, Nevada, 89052
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PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors currently consists of three directors:
Ian Matheson, Jason Mitchell and Michael Boyko. At the Annual and Special
Meeting, stockholders will elect three directors to serve until the next Annual
Meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors shall have been
duly elected and qualified, or until their death, resignation or removal. Unless
marked otherwise, proxies received will be voted FOR the election of the three
nominees named below.
Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes present in
person and represented by proxy and entitled to vote at a meeting at which a
quorum is present. Shares represented by executed proxies will be voted, if
authority to do so is not withheld, for the election of the nominees for
director named above. Abstentions will be counted as present for purposes of
determining the presence of a quorum. If a quorum is present, the nominees for
director receiving the highest number of votes will be elected as directors.
Abstentions will have no effect on the vote. In the event that any nominee
should be unavailable for election as a result of an unexpected occurrence, such
shares will be voted for the election of such substitute nominee as the Board
may propose.
Nominees
The Board of Directors intends to nominate the three persons
identified as its nominees in this proxy statement. The names of each nominee
and certain information about them are set forth below:
Name Of Nominee
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Position
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Director Since
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K. Ian Matheson
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Director, Chief Executive
Officer,
President and Secretary
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2008
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Jason S. Mitchell
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
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Director
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2008
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Michael C. Boyko
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Director
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2009
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There is no family relationship between the Companys directors
and there are no legal proceedings to which any of its directors are a party
adverse to us or in which any of the Companys directors have a material
interest adverse to us. Set forth below is a brief description of the background
and business experience of each of the Companys directors for the past five
years:
K. Ian Matheson
was appointed a member of the Companys
Board of Directors on June 25, 2008 and its Chief Executive Officer and
President on November 19, 2008. Mr. Matheson earned a Bachelor of Commerce
degree from the University of British Columbia in 1963. In 1964 and 1965 he
attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec where he earned a degree as a
Chartered Accountant at the Quebec Institute of Chartered Accountants. He was
admitted into the British Columbia Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1965.
From 1965 to 1967 he worked as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers and Lybrand
in Vancouver, BC. He is presently a member of the British Columbia Institute of
Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Mr.
Matheson was a member of the Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp.
(OTCBB) from February 10, 2005 to February 16, 2007. Mr. Matheson has also been
a director and officer of numerous private companies that have been involved in
the research and development of precious metals in the southern Nevada area.
Jason S. Mitchell
was appointed the Companys Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer on February 1, 2008, its Secretary on November
19, 2008, and a member of its Board of Directors on May 28, 2008. Mr. Mitchell
earned a Masters of Accountancy degree from Southern Utah University in 1994. He
is a Certified Public Accountant, who has, since April, 2005, been a
self-employed financial consultant, providing consulting services and preparing
financial statements for numerous companies. From October 1998 to October 2004,
Mr. Mitchell was a corporate controller, principal accounting officer, vice
president and manager of merger and acquisitions for USI Holdings Corporation, a
Nasdaq listed insurance brokerage firm where Mr. Mitchell oversaw financial
reporting responsibilities, prepared SEC annual and quarterly filings, generated
financial models and assisted in its October 2002 $90 million initial public
offering. From October 1994 to September 1998, Mr. Mitchell worked as an auditor
for Arthur Andersen LLP and KPMG Peat Marwick.
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Michael C. Boyko
was appointed a member of the Companys
Board of Directors on April 2, 2009. Mr. Boyko also performs executive functions
for the Company. Mr. Boyko obtained his Bachelor of Science in Finance from
Arizona State University and is a member of the AMIGOS Arizona Mining
Association and the Arizona Society for Mining Engineers. Since 2003, Mr. Boyko
has been the president and owner of Advanced Integrated Resource, LLC, a private
company that markets process equipment to the mining and power industry. From
2001 to 2003, Mr. Boyko was employed at T.A. Caid Industries, a private company,
where he developed a new business segment focused on equipment representation
and sales to mines and power plants. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Boyko was the
managing partner and vice president of business development of BME Engineering,
a private company that focused on industrial process equipment for mines and
power plants, where he managed sales, marketing and manufacturing. Mr. Boyko is
also Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certified.
Required Vote
The affirmative approval of the holders of record on the Record
Date of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of common stock
present at the Annual and Special Meeting, either in person or by proxy, is
required to approve Proposal Number One.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE. PROXIES RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY
WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE UNLESS THE
STOCKHOLDER SPECIFIES OTHERWISE IN THE PROXY.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The independent registered public accounting firm of De Joya
Griffith & Company LLC (De Joya Griffith) audited the Companys financial
statements for the year ended April 30, 2012, is in the process of auditing the
Companys financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2013, and has been
recommended by the Board of Directors to serve as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending April 30, 2014. At the
direction of the Board of Directors, this appointment is being presented to the
stockholders for ratification or rejection at the Annual and Special Meeting. If
the stockholders do not ratify the appointment of De Joya Griffith, the Board of
Directors may reconsider, but will not necessarily change, its selection of De
Joya Griffith to serve as the Company independent registered public accounting
firm.
A representative of De Joya Griffith is not expected to be
present at the Annual and Special Meeting.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
None.
Principal Accountant Fees
The aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed
fiscal years ended April 30, 2012 and April 30, 2011 for professional services
rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Companys annual
financial statements and review of the financial statements included the
Companys Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and services that are normally provided
by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or
engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:
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Year Ended April 30, 2012
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Year Ended April 30, 2011
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Audit Fees
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$24,700
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$37,500
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Audit Related Fees
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Tax Fees
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$1,000
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$1,000
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All Other Fees
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Total
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$25,700
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$39,500
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Required Vote
The affirmative approval of the holders of record on the Record
Date of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of common stock
present at the Annual and Special Meeting, either in person or by proxy, is
required to approve Proposal Number Two.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DE JOYA GRIFFITH & COMPANY LLC
AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2014.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE APPROVAL OF 2013 STOCK OPTION
PLAN
Approval of 2013 Stock Option Plan
On June 20, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted
the Companys 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan"). The purpose of the
2013 Plan is to enhance the long-term stockholder value of the Company by
offering opportunities to directors, officers, employees and eligible
consultants of the Company to acquire and maintain stock ownership in the
Company in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in the
Company's growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in the service of
the Company. The stockholders of the Company will be asked at the Annual and
Special Meeting to ratify and approve the 2013 Plan.
The 2013 Plan allows the Company to grant options to its
officers, directors and employees. In addition, the Company may grant options to
individuals who act as consultants to the Company, so long as those consultants
do not provide services connected to the offer or sale of the Companys
securities in capital raising transactions and do not directly or indirectly
promote or maintain a market for the Companys securities.
A total of 27,800,000 shares of the Companys common stock,
less any other outstanding options issued under previous stock option plans, are
available for issuance under the Plan. However, the Board of Directors may
increase the maximum aggregate number of shares of the Companys common stock
that may be optioned and sold under the Plan provided that the maximum aggregate
number of shares of common stock that may be optioned and sold under the Plan
shall at no time be greater than 15% of the total number of shares of common
stock outstanding, less any other outstanding options issued under previous
stock option plans. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Company is
eligible to grant up to 21,800,000 options under its 2013 Stock Option Plan.
There are presently 6,000,000 options outstanding under the Companys previous
stock option plan.
The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options and
non-qualified stock options. Incentive stock options granted under the Plan are
those intended to qualify as incentive stock options as defined under Section
422 of the Internal Revenue Code. However, in order to qualify as incentive
stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Plan must be
approved by the stockholders of the Company within 12 months of its adoption.
The Plan has not been approved by the Companys stockholders. Non-qualified
stock options granted under the Plan are option grants that do not qualify as
incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The 2013 Plan terminates on June 20, 2023, unless sooner
terminated by action of the Companys Board of Directors. No option is
exercisable by any person after such expiration. If an award expires, terminates
or is cancelled, the shares of the Companys common stock not purchased
thereunder shall again be available for issuance under the 2013 Plan.
Terms of the 2013 Plan
The 2013 Plan will be administered by the Companys Board of
Directors or a committee appointed by and consisting of two or more members of
the Board of Directors (the Plan Administrator). The Plan Administrator which
will have full and final authority with respect to the granting of all options
thereunder. Options may be granted under the 2013 Plan to such service providers
of the Company and its affiliates, if any, as the Board of Directors may from
time to time designate.
The exercise price for shares purchased under an Option shall
be as determined by the Plan Administrator, provided that: the exercise price
for Options granted to participants other than consultants shall not be less
than 100% of the fair market value of the Companys common stock with respect to
incentive stock options and shall not be less than 75% of the fair market value
of the common stock on the grant date with respect to non-qualified stock
options. The exercise price of incentive stock options granted to a Participant
who owns more than 10% of the Companys common stock shall be no less than 110%
of the Fair Market Value of the Companys common stock.
Subject to earlier termination, all options granted under the
2013 Plan will expire not later than the date that is ten years from the date
that such options are granted. In the event that an optionee ceases to be a
director, officer, employee or consultant, all unexercisable options will
terminate immediately and exercisable options will terminate within thirty days.
In the event of the disability or death of an optionee, the exercisable options
will only be exercisable within six months of such disability and death. In the
event that the optionee is terminated for cause, the options will terminate
immediately. Options granted under the 2013 Plan are not transferable or
assignable other than by will or other testamentary instrument or pursuant to
the laws of succession.
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A copy of the 2013 Plan is attached as Appendix A.
Current Options Outstanding
As at the date of this filing, the Company has no outstanding
options under its 2013 Plan. The Company currently has 6,000,000 options
outstanding under its 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2011 Plan)
|
Number of Options
|
Exercise Price
|
Name and Position
|
Granted Under 2011 Plan
|
per
Share
|
K. IAN MATHESON
Executive Officer and
Director
|
1,200,000
|
$0.02
|
JASON S. MITCHELL
Executive Officer and Director
|
1,200,000
|
$0.02
|
MICHAEL C. BOYKO
Director
|
1,200,000
|
$0.02
|
All current executive officers as
a group (3 persons)
|
2,400,000
|
$0.02
|
All directors who are not executive
officers as a group (1 person)
|
1,200,000
|
$0.02
|
All employees and
consultants
including all current officers who
are not executive
officers as
a group (8 persons)
|
2,400,000
|
$0.02
|
Required Vote
The affirmative approval of the holders of record on the Record
Date of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
present at the Annual and Special Meeting, either in person or by proxy, is
required to approve Proposal Number Three.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR THE ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2013 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER FOUR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPANYS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK
On June 20, 2013 the Board of Directors approved an amendment
to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to increase in the authorized
common stock of the Company to 900,000,000 shares of common stock. The increase
to the number of shares will require an amendment to the Companys Articles of
Incorporation. The Board of Directors has directed that the increase to the
shares of authorized common stock and the corresponding amendment to the
Companys Articles of Incorporation be submitted for approval by the
shareholders of the Company.
The Board of Directors has determined that it would be in the
best interests of the Company to amend its Articles of Incorporation to increase
the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 300,000,000 shares to
900,000,000 shares. Each additional share of Common Stock will have the same
rights and privileges as each share of currently authorized Common Stock. The
Board of Directors believes it is in the best interests of the Company to
increase the number of authorized shares in order to give the Company greater
flexibility in considering and planning for future business needs. The shares
will be available for issuance by the Board of Directors for proper corporate
purposes, including but not limited to, stock dividends, stock splits,
acquisitions, financings and compensation plans. The issuance of additional
shares of common stock could have the effect of diluting earnings per share,
voting power and shareholdings of stockholders. It could also have the effect of
making it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of the Company.
Other than in connection with the Company's existing employee stock option
plans, the Company has no present intent to issue any shares of Common Stock.
The Company anticipates issuing additional shares of Common Stock in connection
with a future financing with the Company. The Company presently does not have
any agreement or other arrangement for any financing involving the issuance of
shares of Common Stock. Current stockholders do not have preemptive rights to
subscribe for, purchase or reserve any shares of the authorized capital stock of
the Company.
If the increase to the Companys authorized shares of common
stock is approved by the Company's shareholders, the Company will file an
amendment to the Companys Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the
State of Nevada, which is expected to be accomplished as soon as practicable
after shareholder approval is obtained.
Required Vote
The affirmative approval of the holders of record on the Record
Date of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common
Stock, is required to approve Proposal Number Four.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANYS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES OF AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000 TO
900,000,000.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER FIVE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
The Company is asking that you
APPROVE
the compensation
of the named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.
The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd-Frank Act) provides that the Companys
shareholders vote to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the
compensation of the Companys named executive officers as disclosed in this
Proxy Statement in accordance with the SECs rules.
The Companys named executive officers are identified in the
2012 Summary Compensation Table, and the compensation of the named executive
officers is described on pages 18 through 22. The Companys executive
compensation practices are designed to attract, retain and motivate executive
talent, including its named executive officers, who are critical to the
Companys success. The Company is committed to sound executive compensation and
corporate governance principles, working to ensure that its practices protect
and further the interests of shareholders.
The Board of Directors is therefore requesting your nonbinding
vote on the following resolution:
Resolved, that the compensation of the Companys named
executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to the
compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
executive compensation tables and the narrative discussion, is approved.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANYS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Note: The Company is providing this advisory vote as required
pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78n-1). The
stockholder vote will not be binding on the Company or the Board, and it will
not be construed as overruling any decision by the Company or the Board or
creating or implying any change to, or additional, fiduciary duties for the
Company or the Board.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER SIX ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company is requesting your nonbinding vote on whether an
advisory vote of stockholders to approve the compensation of its named executive
officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement should take place every three
years, every two years or every year. For the reasons explained below, the
Company is recommending that this advisory vote take place every
THREE
YEARS
.
The Company believes that as a smaller reporting company in the
development stage, having an advisory vote on executive compensation every three
years would comply with regulatory requirements and minimize the expenses
associated with conducting advisory votes.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR A THREE-YEAR
FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Note: The Company is providing this advisory vote as required
pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78n-1). The
stockholder vote will not be binding on the Company or the Board, and it will
not be construed as overruling any decision by the Company or the Board or
creating or implying any change to, or additional, fiduciary duties for the
Company or the Board.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Director Independence
The Companys common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board
inter-dealer quotation system, which does not have director independence
requirements. Under NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2), a director is not considered to be
independent if he or she is also an executive officer or employee of the
corporation. All of the Companys directors are considered executive officers
under Rule 3b-7 of the Exchange Act. Therefore, none of the Companys directors
are independent.
As a result of the Companys limited operating history and
minimal resources, management believes that it will have difficulty in
attracting independent directors. In addition, the Company would likely be
required to obtain directors and officers insurance coverage in order to attract
and retain independent directors. Management believes that the costs associated
with maintaining such insurance is prohibitive at this time.
Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012, the Companys
Board of Directors held no formal meetings. All corporate actions were done by
unanimous written resolutions of the Board of Directors. All directors are
expected to attend the Annual and Special Meeting and their attendance is
recorded in the minutes.
Audit Committee
The Board of Directors does not maintain a
separately-designated standing audit committee. As a result, all of the
Companys directors act as its audit committee. K. Ian Matheson, the Companys
Chief Executive Officer and President, and Jason S. Mitchell, the Companys
Chief Financial Officer, each meet the definition of an audit committee
financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Compensation Committee
The Company does not have a compensation committee.
Director Nomination
Nomination Committee
The Board of Directors has not formed a nominating committee or
similar committee to assist the Board of Directors with the nomination of
directors for the Issuer. The Board of Directors considers itself too small to
warrant creation of such a committee; and each of the directors has contacts he
can draw upon to identify new members of the Board of Directors as needed from
time to time.
The Board of Directors will continually assess its size,
structure and composition, taking into consideration its current strengths,
skills and experience, proposed retirements and the requirements and strategic
direction of the Issuer. As required, directors will recommend suitable
candidates for consideration as members of the Board of Directors.
Stockholder Nomination of Directors
Stockholders who wish to submit nominees for consideration by
the board for election as a director of the Company may do so by submitting in
writing such nominees names, in compliance with the procedures as described
below, to the Companys Secretary. A stockholders nomination must contain:
-
A statement that the writer is a stockholder and is proposing a candidate
for consideration by the Board of Directors;
-
The name of and contact information for the candidate;
-
A statement of the candidates business and educational experience;
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-
Information regarding each of the factors listed above, sufficient to
enable the Board of Directors to evaluate the candidate;
-
A statement detailing any relationship or understanding between the
proposing stockholder and the candidate;
-
A statement that the candidate is willing to be considered and willing to
serve as a director if nominated and elected; and
-
A statement of the number of shares of the Companys common stock that the
nominating stockholder holds of record or in which stockholder has a
beneficial interest and the number of such shares that have been held for more
than one year.
Stockholder Communication with the Board of
Directors
Stockholders desiring to communicate with the Board of
Directors on matters other than director nominations should submit their
communication in writing to Jason Mitchell, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary, Royal
Mines and Minerals Corp., 2580 Anthem Village Dr., Henderson, Nevada 89052 and
identify themselves as a stockholder. The Secretary will forward all such
communication to the Board of Directors for a determination as to how to
proceed.
OTHER EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Ian Matheson, and Jason Mitchell are the only named executive
officers of the Company. Although not formally appointed as an executive officer
Michael Boyko performs executive functions for the Company and is compensated
for the executive services he provides.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth total compensation paid to or
earned by the Companys executive officers, as that term is defined in Item
402(m)(2) of Regulation S-K, during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2012 and
2011.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
|
Name & Principal
Position
|
Year
End
April 30,
|
Salary
($)
|
Bonus
($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compen-
sation ($)
|
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compen-
sation
Earnings
($)
|
All Other
Compen-
sation
($)
|
Total
($)
|
K. Ian Matheson
(1)
CEO, President
& Director
|
2012
2011
|
$60,000
$60,000
|
$0
$3,000
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$35,632
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$60,000
$98,632
|
Jason S. Mitchell
(2)
CFO,
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
|
2012
2011
|
$136,800
$144,000
|
$1,000
$3,000
|
$0
$45,000
|
$0
$35,632
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$137,800
$237,632
|
Michael C. Boyko
(3)
Director
|
2012
2011
|
$120,000
$120,000
|
$0
$3,000
|
$0
$45,000
|
$0
$35,632
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$0
|
$0
$203,632
|
Notes:
(1)
|
Under the terms of a verbal agreement, the Company agreed
to pay Mr. Matheson, $5,000 per month for consulting services provided by
Mr. Matheson.
|
(2)
|
Effective February 24, 2009, the Company entered into a
management consulting agreement with Mr. Mitchell whereby Mr. Mitchell
receives a consulting fee of $12,000 per month and the Company agreed to
issue to Mr. Mitchell an aggregate of 3,000,000 restricted shares of its
common stock to be distributed to Mr. Mitchell on
the following basis (i) 750,000 Shares on February 24, 2009;
(ii) 750,000 Shares on March 1, 2009; (iii) 750,000 Shares on March 1,
2010; and (iv) 750,000 Shares on March 1, 2011. The amounts paid to Mr.
Mitchell during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2012 and 2011 were paid
to Cedar Financial Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Mitchell
|
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(3)
|
Under the terms of a verbal agreement, the Company agreed
to pay Mr. Boyko $10,000 a month for management consulting services. The
amounts paid to Mr. Boyko during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2012 and
2011 were paid to Advanced Integrated Resource, a company controlled by
Mr. Boyko.
|
The following table provides information concerning unexercised
options for each of the Companys executive officers, as that term is defined in
Item 402(m)(2) of Regulation S-K, as of its fiscal year ended April 30,
2012:
Name and Principal
Position
|
Number of Securities
Underlying
Unexercised Options
(#) Exercisable
|
Number of Securities
Underlying
Unexercised Options
(#) Unexercisable
|
Equity Incentive Plan
Awards: Number of
Securities Underlying
Unexercised Unearned
Options
|
Option
Exercise
Price
|
Option
Expiration
Date
|
K. Ian Matheson
CEO, President & Director
|
1,200,000
|
--
|
--
|
$0.02
|
09/06/14
|
Jason S. Mitchell
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary &
Director
|
1,200,000
|
--
|
--
|
$0.02
|
09/06/14
|
Michael C. Boyko
Director
|
1,200,000
|
--
|
--
|
$0.02
|
09/06/14
|
Director Compensation
During the year ended April 30, 2012, the Company did not pay
or accrue any compensation to its Board of Directors.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Companys
executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a
registered class of the Companys securities (Reporting Persons), to file
reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Reporting Persons
are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all forms they file
pursuant to Section 16(a). Based solely on the review of such reports received
by the Company, other than as described below, management believes that, during
the year ended April 30, 2012, the following persons have failed to file, on a
timely basis, the identified reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange
Act:
Name and Principal Position
|
Number of Late
Insider
Reports
|
Transactions Not
Timely
Reported
|
Known Failures to
File a
Required
Form
|
K. Ian Matheson
Chief Executive Officer, President and
Director
|
Two
|
Three
|
One
|
Jason S. Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer,
Secretary and Director
|
None
|
One
|
One
|
E-Ore Holdings LLC
10% Holder
|
None
|
One
|
One
|
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None of the following parties has, during the past two fiscal
years, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction with
the Company or in any presently proposed transaction that has or will materially
affect the Company, other than as noted in this section:
|
(i)
|
Any of the Companys directors or executive
officers;
|
|
(ii)
|
Any person proposed as a nominee for election as a
director;
|
|
(iii)
|
Any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly,
shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to the
Companys outstanding shares of common stock;
|
|
(iv)
|
Any of the Companys promoters; and
|
|
(v)
|
Any member of the immediate family (including spouse,
parents, children, siblings and in-laws) of any of the foregoing
persons.
|
Indebtedness
The Company has received a number of short-term loans from its
directors, officers and companies controlled by its directors and officers. The
funds received from these loans have been used by the Company as general working
capital as the Company pursues its plan of operation. A summary of the amounts
owed to related parties is provided below:
(a)
|
As at April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company was indebted
to Mr. Matheson for principal amounts totaling $223,190 and $252,179,
respectively. The amounts bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, are
unsecured and due on demand. Accrued Interest at April 30, 2012 and 2011
totaled $5,778 and $119,212, respectively. As at April 30, 2012 the
Company is indebted to Mr. Matheson for $75,000 in accrued
compensation.
|
|
|
(b)
|
As at April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company was indebted
to Gold Crown Holdings LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Matheson and Mr.
Mitchell, in the principal amount of $0 and $47,000, respectively. The
amount bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, is unsecured and due on
demand. Interest accrued during the years ended April 30, 2012 and 2011
were in the amount of $1,000 and $368, respectively.
|
|
|
(c)
|
As at April 30, 2012 the Company was indebted to PPI
Holdings LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Mitchell, in the principal
amount of $237,515.50, which was PPI Holdings LLCs cost to build an
Extraction Processing Plant for us. Additionally, the Company was indebted
to PPI Holdings, LLC for the principal amount totaling $40,000. The amount
bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, are unsecured and due on
demand. No interest has accrued as of April 30, 2012.
|
|
|
(d)
|
As at April 30, 2012 the Company is indebted to Mr. Boyko
for $75,000 in accrued compensation.
|
Private Placements with Related Parties
During the years ended April 30, 2011 and 2012, the Company
completed the following private placements to its directors, officers and
companies controlled by its directors and officers.
(a)
|
On January 18, 2011, the Company issued: (i) 3,800,000
units to Mr. Matheson to settle outstanding indebtedness of $190,000; (ii)
3,800,000 units to Mr. Mathesons spouse to settle outstanding
indebtedness of $190,000; (iii) 7,020,000 units to E-Ore Holdings LLC to
settle outstanding indebtedness of $351,000; (iv) 200,000 units to Mr.
Mitchell to settle outstanding indebtedness of $60,000; and (v) 500,000
units to Mr. Boyko to settle outstanding indebtedness of
$25,000.
|
|
|
(b)
|
On March 28, 2011, the Company issued a total of 900,000
shares of its common stock as compensatory stock awards to each of Mr.
Mitchell and Mr. Boyko.
|
|
|
(c)
|
On July 13, 2012, the Company issued: (i) 2,400,000 units
to Mr. Matheson to settle outstanding indebtedness of $120,000; (ii)
9,300,000 units to Mr. Mathesons spouse to settle outstanding
indebtedness of $465,000; (iii) 280,000 units to E-Ore Holdings, LLC to
settle outstanding indebtedness of $14,000; and (iv) 1,040,000 units to
Gold Crown Holdings, LLC to settle outstanding indebtedness of $52,000. Each unit consists of one share
of common stock and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant
entitling the holder to purchase one additional share of common stock at a
price of $0.10 per share for a period of two year from the date of
issue.
|
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(d)
|
On January 30, 2012, the Company issued: (i) 2,000,000
units to Mr. Matheson to settle outstanding indebtedness of $100,000; (ii)
2,800,000 units to PPI Holdings, LLC to settle outstanding indebtedness of
$140,000; (iii) 1,400,000 units to E-Ore Holdings, LLC to settle
outstanding indebtedness of $70,000; and (iv) 2,800,000 units to Gold
Crown Holdings, LLC to settle outstanding indebtedness of $140,000. Each
unit consists of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant,
with each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional share of
common stock at a price of $0.10 per share for a period of two year from
the date of issue.
|
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning
the number of shares of the Companys common stock owned beneficially as of July
12, 2013 by: (i) each person (including any group) known to us to own more than
five percent (5%) of any class of the Companys voting securities, (ii) each of
the Companys directors and each of its named executive officers (as defined
under Item 402(m)(2) of Regulation S-K), and (iii) officers and directors as a
group. Unless otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed possess sole voting
and investment power with respect to the shares shown.
Title of Class
|
Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner
|
Number of Shares
of Common Stock
(1)
|
Percentage of
Common Stock
(1)
|
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
|
Common Stock
|
K. Ian Matheson
CEO, President &
Director
|
93,811,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
(2)
|
42.9%
|
Common Stock
|
Jason S. Mitchell
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary
& Director
|
79,080,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
(3)
|
37.4%
|
Common Stock
|
Michael C. Boyko
Director
|
4,800,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
(4)
|
2.6%
|
Common Stock
|
All Officers and Directors as a Group (3
persons)
|
122,111,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
|
52.8%
|
5% SHAREHOLDERS
|
Common Stock
|
K. Ian Matheson
CEO, President &
Director
2215 Lucerne Circle
Henderson, NV 89014
|
93,811,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
(2)
|
42.9%
|
Common Stock
|
Jason S. Mitchell
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary
& Director
87 Fountainhead Circle (Street)
Henderson, NV 89052
|
79,080,000 Shares
(direct &
indirect)
(3)
|
37.4%
|
Common Stock
|
E-Ore Holdings LLC
2580 Anthem Village Dr.,
Suite 112
Henderson, NV 89052
|
40,900,000 Shares
(direct)
(5)
|
21.1%
|
Notes:
(1)
|
Under Rule 13d-3, a beneficial owner of a security
includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract,
arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i)
voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of
shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power
to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain
shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if,
for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of
the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a
person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example,
upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the
information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any
person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount
of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by
reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of
outstanding shares of any person as shown in this table does not
necessarily reflect the persons actual ownership or voting power with
respect to the number of common shares actually outstanding on July 12,
2013. As of July 12, 2013, there were 185,593,141 common shares issued and
outstanding.
|
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(2)
|
The number of shares listed as beneficially owned by Mr.
Matheson consist of: (i) 20,351,000 common shares held directly by Mr.
Matheson; (ii) 180,000 common shares held by Mr. Matheson in trust; (iii)
800,000 common shares held by Royal City Minerals Inc., a company
controlled by Mr. Matheson; (iv) 32,200,000 common shares held by E-Ore
Holdings LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Matheson; (v) 7,840,000 common
shares held by Gold Crown Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Mr.
Matheson; (vi) warrants to acquire 8,000,000 common shares at an exercise
price of $0.10 per share until February 23, 2014; (vii) warrants to
acquire 3,300,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share
until January 17, 2014; (viii) warrants to acquire 2,400,000 common shares
at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until July 17, 2013; (ix) warrants
to acquire 2,000,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share
until January 20, 2014 ; (x) warrants to acquire 7,020,000 common shares
held by E-Ore Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until
January 17, 2014; (xi) warrants to acquire 280,000 common shares held by
E-Ore Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until July 12,
2014; (xii) warrants to acquire 1,400,000 common shares held by E-Ore
Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 19,
2014; (xiii) warrants to acquire 400,000 common shares held by Royal City
Minerals Inc. at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until February 23,
2014; (xiv) warrants to acquire 400,000 common shares held by Royal City
Minerals Inc. at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 30,
2014; (xv) warrants to acquire 3,000,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 30,
2014; (xvi) warrants to acquire 1,040,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings, LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until July 13, 2013;
(xvii) warrants to acquire 2,800,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings, LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 29,
2014; and (xviii) an option to acquire 1,200,000 common shares at an
exercise price of $0.02 per share until September 6, 2014.
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The number of shares listed as beneficially owned by Mr.
Mitchell consist of: (i) 6,500,000 common shares held directly by Mr.
Mitchell; (ii) 32,200,000 common shares held by E-Ore Holdings LLC, a
company controlled by Mr. Mitchell; (iii) 7,840,000 common shares held by
Gold Crown Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Mitchell; (iv)
6,800,000 common shares held by PPI Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by
Mr. Mitchell; (v) warrants to acquire 1,000,000 common shares at an
exercise price of $0.10 per share until February 23, 2014; (vi) warrants
to acquire 1,200,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share
until January 17, 2014; (vii) warrants to acquire 2,000,000 common shares
held by Pilot Plant Inc. at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until
February 23, 2014; (viii) warrants to acquire 7,020,000 common shares held
by E-Ore Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until
January 17, 2014; (ix) warrants to acquire 280,000 common shares held by
E-Ore Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until July 12,
2014; (x) warrants to acquire 1,400,000 common shares held by E-Ore
Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 29,
2014; (xi) warrants to acquire 3,000,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 30,
2014; (xii) warrants to acquire 1,040,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings, LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until July 13, 2013;
(xii) warrants to acquire 2,080,000 common shares held by Gold Crown
Holdings, LLC at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 29,
2014 (xiv) warrants to acquire 2,000,000 common shares held by PPI
Holdings LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Mitchell, at an exercise price
of $0.10 per share until January 30, 2014; (xv) warrants to acquire
2,800,000 common shares held by PPI Holdings LLC, a company controlled by
Mr. Mitchell, at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 29,
2014; and (xvi) an option to acquire 1,200,000 common shares at an
exercise price of $0.02 per share until September 6, 2014.
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The number of shares listed as beneficially owned
directly by Mr. Boyko consists of: (i) 2,500,000 common shares held by Mr.
Boyko; (ii) warrants to acquire 500,000 common shares at an exercise price
of $0.10 per share until January 17, 2014; (iii) warrants to acquire
600,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until
January 30, 2014; and (v) an option to acquire 1,200,000 common shares at
an exercise price of $0.02 per share until September 6, 2014
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The number of shares listed as beneficially owned
directly by E-Ore Holdings LLC consists of (i) 32,200,000 common shares
held by E-Ore Holdings LLC, (i) warrants to acquire 7,020,000 common
shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 17, 2014;
(ii) warrants to acquire 280,000 common shares at an exercise price of
$0.10 per share until July 13, 2013; and warrant to acquire 1,040,000
shares at an exercise price of $0.10 per share until January 29,
2014.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company files reports, proxy
statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy these
reports, proxy statements and other information at the SECs Public Reference
Section of the SEC, Room 1580, 100 F Street NE, Washington D.C. 20549. You may
obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the
SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website, located at
www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy statements and other information
regarding companies and individuals that file electronically with the SEC.
The Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended April 30, 2012 accompanies this Proxy Statement but does not constitute a
part of the proxy soliciting material. A copy of the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012, including financial
statements but without exhibits, is available without charge to any person whose
vote is solicited by this proxy upon written request to Royal Mines and Minerals
Corp., 2580 Anthem Village Dr., Henderson, Nevada, 89052, Attention: Secretary.
Copies also may also be obtained through the SECs web site at www.sec.gov.
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
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ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS CORP.
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Date: July 26, 2013
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/s/
Jason S. Mitchell
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JASON S. MITCHELL
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer,
Secretary and
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Director
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APPENDIX A
2013 STOCK OPTION PLAN
(See Attached)
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ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS CORP.
2013 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
Established June 20, 2013
ARTICLE 1.
THE PLAN
1.1 Title
This plan is entitled the "2013 Stock Incentive Plan" (the
"Plan") of Royal Mines And Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the
"Company").
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the Plan is to enhance the long-term stockholder
value of the Company by offering opportunities to directors, officers, employees
and eligible consultants of the Company and any Related Company, as defined
below, to acquire and maintain stock ownership in the Company in order to give
these persons the opportunity to participate in the Company's growth and
success, and to encourage them to remain in the service of the Company or a
Related Company.
ARTICLE 2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Definitions
The following terms will have the following meanings in the
Plan:
"Award"
means any Option granted under this Plan.
"Board"
means the Board of Directors of the Company.
"Cause
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unless otherwise defined in the
instrument evidencing the award or in an employment or services agreement
between the Company or a Related Company and a Participant, means a material
breach of the employment or services agreement, dishonesty, fraud, misconduct,
unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets, or
conviction or confession of a crime punishable by law (except minor violations),
in each case as determined by the Plan Administrator, and its determination
shall be conclusive and binding.
"Code"
means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended from time to time.
"Common Stock"
means the shares of common stock, par
value $0.001 per share, of the Company.
Consultant
means any consultant, agent, advisor or
independent contractor who provides services to the Company or a Related
Company, but does not include an officer or director of the Company.
"Consultant Participant"
means a Participant who is
defined as a Consultant Participant in Article 5.
"Corporate Transaction,"
unless otherwise defined in the
instrument evidencing the Award or in a written employment or services agreement
between the Company or a Related Company and a Participant, means consummation
of either:
(a)
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a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any
other corporation, entity or person or
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a sale, lease, exchange or other transfer in one
transaction or a series of related transactions of all or substantially
all the Company's outstanding securities or all or substantially all the
Company's assets; provided, however, that a Corporate Transaction shall
not include a Related Party Transaction.
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"Disability
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unless otherwise defined by the
Plan Administrator, means a mental or physical impairment of the Participant
that is expected to result in death or that has lasted or is expected to last
for a continuous period of twelve (12) months or more and that causes the
Participant to be unable, in the opinion of the Company, to perform his or her
duties for the Company or a Related Company and to be engaged in any substantial
gainful activity.
"Employment Termination Date"
means, with respect to a
Participant, the first day upon which the Participant no longer has an
employment or service relationship with the Company or any Related Company.
"Exchange Act"
means the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
"Fair Market Value"
means the per share value of the
Common Stock determined as follows:
(a)
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if the Common Stock is listed on an established stock
exchange or exchanges or the NASDAQ National Market, the lesser of (i) the
closing price per share on the date immediately preceding the date of the
granting of the options; or (ii) the average closing price per share
during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding such date on the
principal exchange on which it is traded or as reported by
NASDAQ;
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if the Common Stock is not then listed on an exchange or
the NASDAQ National Market, but is quoted on the NASDAQ Capital Market,
the OTC Bulletin Board service or the Pink Sheets electronic quotation
service, the lesser of (i) the closing price per share on the date
immediately preceding the date of the granting of the options; or (ii) the
average of the closing bid and ask prices per share for the Common Stock
as quoted by NASD, the OTC Bulletin Board or the Pink Sheets, as the case
may be, during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding such date;
or
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if there is no such reported market for the Common Stock
for the date in question, then an amount determined in good faith by the
Plan Administrator.
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"Grant Date"
means the date on which the Plan
Administrator completes the corporate action relating to the grant of an Award
or such later date specified by the Plan Administrator, and on which all
conditions precedent to the grant have been satisfied, provided that conditions
to the exercisability or vesting of Awards shall not defer the Grant Date.
"Incentive Stock Option"
means an Option granted with
the intention, as reflected in the instrument evidencing the Option, that it
qualify as an "incentive stock option" as that term is defined in Section 422 of
the Code.
"Non-Qualified Stock Option"
means an Option other than
an Incentive Stock Option.
"Option"
means the right to purchase Common
Stock granted under Article 7.
"Option Expiration Date"
has the meaning
set forth in Article 7.6.
"Option Term"
has the meaning set forth in Article 7.3.
"Participant"
means the person to whom an Award is
granted and who meets the eligibility requirements imposed by Article 5,
including Consultant Participants, as defined in Article 5.
"Plan Administrator"
has the meaning set forth in
Article 3.1.
"Related Company"
means any entity that, directly or
indirectly, is in control of or is controlled by the Company.
"Related Party Transaction"
means: (a) a merger or
consolidation of the Company in which the holders of shares of Common Stock
immediately prior to the merger hold at least a majority of the shares of Common
Stock in the Successor Corporation immediately after the merger; (b) a sale,
lease, exchange or other transaction in one transaction or a series of related transactions of all or substantially all the
Company's assets to a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation; (c) a mere
reincorporation of the Company; or (d) a transaction undertaken for the sole
purpose of creating a holding company that will be owned in substantially the
same proportion by the persons who held the Company's securities immediately
before such transaction.
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"Securities Act"
means the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
"Successor Corporation"
has the meaning set forth in
Article 11.3(a).
"Vesting Commencement Date"
means the Grant Date or such
other date selected by the Plan Administrator as the date from which the Option
begins to vest for purposes of Article 7.4.
ARTICLE 3.
ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Plan Administrator
The Plan shall be administered by the Board or a committee
appointed by, and consisting of two or more members of, the Board (the "Plan
Administrator"). If and so long as the Common Stock is registered under Section
12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, the Board shall consider in selecting the
members of any committee acting as Plan Administrator, with respect to any
persons subject or likely to become subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act,
the provisions regarding (a) "outside directors" as contemplated by Section
162(m) of the Code and (b) "non-employee directors" as contemplated by Rule
16b-3 under the Exchange Act. Committee members shall serve for such term as the
Board may determine, subject to removal by the Board at any time. At any time
when no committee has been appointed to administer the Plan, then the Board will
be the Plan Administrator.
3.2 Administration and Interpretation by Plan Administrator
Except for the terms and conditions explicitly set forth in the
Plan, the Plan Administrator shall have exclusive authority, in its discretion,
to determine all matters relating to Awards under the Plan, including the
selection of individuals to be granted Awards, the type of Awards, the number of
shares of Common Stock subject to an Award, all terms, conditions, restrictions
and limitations, if any, of an Award and the terms of any instrument that
evidences the Award. The Plan Administrator shall also have exclusive authority
to interpret the Plan and the terms of any instrument evidencing the Award and
may from time to time adopt and change rules and regulations of general
application for the Plan's administration. The Plan Administrator's
interpretation of the Plan and its rules and regulations, and all actions taken
and determinations made by the Plan Administrator pursuant to the Plan, shall be
conclusive and binding on all parties involved or affected. The Plan
Administrator may delegate administrative duties to such of the Company's
officers as it so determines.
ARTICLE 4.
STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN
4.1 Authorized Number of Shares
Subject to adjustment from time to time as provided in this
Article 4.1 and in Article 11.1, the maximum aggregate number of shares of
Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan shall be Twenty Seven Million
Eight Hundred Thousand (27,800,000) shares. At any time after August 31, 2013,
and from time to time thereafter, the Board may increase the maximum aggregate
number of shares of Common Stock that may be optioned and sold under the Plan,
provided that the maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be
optioned and sold under the Plan shall at no time be greater than 15% of the
total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, less any options still
outstanding under any previous stock option plans.
4.2 Reuse of Shares
Any shares of Common Stock that have been made subject to an
Award that cease to be subject to the Award (other than by reason of exercise or
settlement of the Award to the extent it is exercised for or settled in shares)
shall again be available for issuance in connection with future grants of Awards
under the Plan. In the event shares issued under the Plan are reacquired by the
Company pursuant to any forfeiture provision or right of repurchase, such shares
shall again be available for the purposes of the Plan; provided, however, that
the maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of Awards
shall equal the share number stated in Article 4.1, subject to adjustment from
time to time as provided in Articles 11.1 through 11.6.
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ARTICLE 5.
ELIGIBILITY
5.1 Plan Eligibility
An Award may be granted to any officer, director or employee of
the Company or a Related Company that the Plan Administrator from time to time
selects. An Award may also be granted to any consultant, agent, advisor or
independent contractor who provides services to the Company or any Related
Company (a Consultant Participant), so long as such Consultant Participant:
(a) is a natural person; (b) renders bona fide services that are not in
connection with the offer and sale of the Company's securities in a
capital-raising transaction; and (c) does not directly or indirectly promote or
maintain a market for the Company's securities.
ARTICLE 6.
AWARDS
6.1 Form and Grant of Awards
The Plan Administrator shall have the authority, in its sole
discretion, to determine the type or types of Awards to be granted under the
Plan. Awards may be granted singly or in combination.
6.2 Settlement of Awards
The Company may settle Awards through the delivery of shares of
Common Stock, the granting of replacement Awards or any combination thereof as
the Plan Administrator shall determine. Any Award settlement, including payment
deferrals, may be subject to such conditions, restrictions and contingencies as
the Plan Administrator shall determine. The Plan Administrator may permit or
require the deferral of any Award payment, subject to such rules and procedures
as it may establish, which may include provisions for the payment or crediting
of interest, or dividend equivalents, including converting such credits into
deferred stock equivalents.
ARTICLE 7.
AWARDS OF OPTIONS
7.1 Grant of Options
The Plan Administrator shall have the authority, in its sole
discretion, to grant Options to Participants as Incentive Stock Options or as
Non-Qualified Stock Options, which shall be appropriately designated.
7.2 Option Exercise Price
The exercise price for shares purchased under an Option shall
be as determined by the Plan Administrator, provided that:
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the exercise price for Options granted to Participants
other than Consultant Participants shall not be less than the minimum
exercise price required by Article 8.3 with respect to Incentive Stock
Options and shall not be less than 75% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the
Grant Date with respect to Non-Qualified Stock Options;
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the exercise price for Options granted to Consultant
Participants shall not be less than 75% of the Fair Market Value of the
Common Stock on the Grant Date.
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7.3 Term of Options
Subject to earlier termination in accordance with the terms of
the Plan and the instrument evidencing the Option, the maximum term of an Option
(the "Option Term") shall be as established for that Option by the Plan
Administrator or, if not so established, shall be ten (10) years from the Grant
Date.
7.4 Exercise of Options
The Plan Administrator shall establish and set forth in each
instrument that evidences an Option the time at which, or the installments in
which, the Option shall vest and become exercisable, any of which provisions may
be waived or modified by the Plan Administrator at any time.
The Plan Administrator, in its sole discretion, may adjust the
vesting schedule of an Option held by a Participant who works less than
"full-time" as that term is defined by the Plan Administrator or who takes a
Company-approved leave of absence.
To the extent an Option has vested and become exercisable, the
Option may be exercised in whole or from time to time in part by delivery to the
Company of a written stock option exercise agreement or notice, in a form and in
accordance with procedures established by the Plan Administrator, setting forth
the number of shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, the
restrictions imposed on the shares purchased under such exercise agreement, if
any, and such representations and agreements as may be required by the Plan
Administrator, accompanied by payment in full as described in Article 7.5. An
Option may be exercised only for whole shares and may not be exercised for less
than a reasonable number of shares at any one time, as determined by the Plan
Administrator.
7.5 Payment of Exercise Price
The exercise price for shares purchased under an Option shall
be paid in full to the Company by the delivery of consideration equal to the
product of the Option exercise price and the number of shares purchased. Such
consideration must be paid before the Company will issue the shares being
purchased and must be delivered in the form of a check or bank draft or other
method of payment or some combination thereof as may be acceptable to the Plan
Administrator for that purchase.
7.6 Post-Termination Exercises
The Plan Administrator shall establish and set forth, in each
instrument that evidences an Option, whether the Option shall continue to be
exercisable, and the terms and conditions of such exercise, if the Participant
ceases to be employed by, or to provide services to, the Company or a Related
Company, which provisions may be waived or modified by the Plan Administrator at
any time. If not so established in the instrument evidencing the Option, the
Option shall be exercisable according to the following terms and conditions,
which may be waived or modified by the Plan Administrator at any time:
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Except as otherwise set forth in this Article 7.6, any
portion of an Option that is not vested and exercisable on the Employment
Termination Date shall expire on such date.
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Any portion of an Option that is vested and exercisable
on the Employment Termination Date shall expire on the earliest to occur
of:
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if the Participant's Employment Termination Date occurs
by reason of retirement, resignation or for any other reasons other than
for Cause, Disability or death, the day which is thirty (30) days after
such Employment Termination Date;
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if the Participant's Employment Termination Date occurs
by reason of Disability or death, the day which is six (6) months after
such Employment Termination Date; and
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the last day of the Option Term (the "Option Expiration
Date").
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant dies
after his or her Employment Termination Date, but while an Option is
otherwise exercisable, the portion of the Option that is vested and
exercisable on such Employment Termination Date shall expire upon the
earlier to occur of: (A) the Option Expiration Date, and (B) the day which
is six (6) months after the date of death, unless the Plan Administrator
determines otherwise.
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Also notwithstanding the foregoing, in case of
termination of the Participant's employment or service relationship for
Cause, all Options granted to that Participant shall automatically expire
upon first notification to the Participant of such termination, unless the
Plan Administrator determines otherwise. If a Participant's employment or
service relationship with the Company is suspended pending an
investigation of whether the Participant shall be terminated for Cause,
all the Participant's rights under any Option shall likewise be suspended
during the period of investigation. If any facts that would constitute
termination for Cause are discovered after the Participant's relationship
with the Company or a Related Company has ended, any Option then held by
the Participant may be immediately terminated by the Plan Administrator,
in its sole discretion.
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Unless the Plan Administrator determines otherwise, upon
a termination of the Participants status as an employee, officer,
director or Consultant of the Company or any Related Company (the
Original Position), other than a termination for Cause, death or
Disability, the Participant shall not be deemed to have ceased to be
employed by or to have ceased providing services to the Company or any
Related Company, provided that the Participant acts as an employee,
officer, director or Consultant of the Company or a Related Company
eligible to receive an Award under the provisions of Article 5, in another
capacity, immediately upon the termination of the Original
Position.
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The effect of a Company-approved leave of absence on the
application of this Article 7 shall be determined by the Plan
Administrator, in its sole discretion.
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If a Participant's employment or service relationship
with the Company or a Related Company terminates by reason of Disability
or death, the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable for all the
shares subject to the Option. Such Option shall remain exercisable for the
time period set forth in this Article 7.6.
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ARTICLE 8.
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION LIMITATIONS
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan, and to the
extent required by Section 422 of the Code, Incentive Stock Options shall be
subject to the following additional terms and conditions:
8.1 Dollar Limitation
To the extent the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of
the Grant Date) of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options
are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year (under the Plan and
all other stock option plans of the Company) exceeds $100,000, such portion in
excess of $100,000 shall be treated as a Non-Qualified Stock Option. In the
event the Participant holds two or more such Options that become exercisable for
the first time in the same calendar year, such limitation shall be applied on
the basis of the order in which such Options are granted.
8.2 Eligible Employees
Individuals who are not employees of the Company or one of its
parent corporations or subsidiary corporations may not be granted Incentive
Stock Options.
8.3 Exercise Price
The exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option shall be at
least 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the Grant Date, and
in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who owns more
than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of the stock of the
Company or of its parent or subsidiary corporations (a "Ten Percent
Stockholder"), shall not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of the
Common Stock on the Grant Date. The determination of more than 10% ownership
shall be made in accordance with Section 422 of the Code.
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8.4 Exercisability
An Option designated as an Incentive Stock Option shall cease
to qualify for favorable tax treatment as an Incentive Stock Option to the
extent it is exercised (if permitted by the terms of the Option) (a) more than
three (3) months after the Employment Termination Date if termination was for
reasons other than death or disability, (b) more than one (1) year after the
Employment Termination Date if termination was by reason of disability, or (c)
after the Participant has been on leave of absence for more than ninety (90)
days, unless the Participant's reemployment rights are guaranteed by statute or
contract.
8.5 Taxation of Incentive Stock Options
In order to obtain certain tax benefits afforded to Incentive
Stock Options under Section 422 of the Code, the Participant must hold the
shares acquired upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option for two (2) years
after the Grant Date and one (1) year after the date of exercise. A Participant
may be subject to the alternative minimum tax at the time of exercise of an
Incentive Stock Option. The Participant shall give the Company prompt notice of
any disposition of shares acquired on the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option
prior to the expiration of such holding periods.
8.6 Code Definitions
For the purposes of this Article 8, "parent corporation,"
"subsidiary corporation" and "disability" shall have the meanings attributed to
those terms for purposes of Section 422 of the Code.
ARTICLE 9.
WITHHOLDING
9.1 General
The Company may require the Participant to pay to the Company
the amount of any taxes that the Company is required by applicable federal,
state, local or foreign law to withhold with respect to the grant, vesting or
exercise of an Award. The Company shall not be required to issue any shares
Common Stock under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied.
9.2 Payment of Withholding Obligations in Cash or Shares
The Plan Administrator may permit or require a Participant to
satisfy all or part of his or her tax withholding obligations by: (a) paying
cash to the Company, (b) having the Company withhold from any cash amounts
otherwise due or to become due from the Company to the Participant, (c) having
the Company withhold a portion of any shares of Common Stock that would
otherwise be issued to the Participant having a value equal to the tax
withholding obligations (up to the employer's minimum required tax withholding
rate), or (d) surrendering any shares of Common Stock that the Participant
previously acquired having a value equal to the tax withholding obligations (up
to the employer's minimum required tax withholding rate to the extent the
Participant has held the surrendered shares for less than six months).
ARTICLE 10.
ASSIGNABILITY
10.1 Assignment
Neither an Award nor any interest therein may be assigned,
pledged or transferred by the Participant or made subject to attachment or
similar proceedings other than by will or by the applicable laws of descent and
distribution, and, during the Participant's lifetime, such Awards may be
exercised only by the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and to the
extent permitted by Section 422 of the Code, the Plan Administrator, in its sole
discretion, may permit a Participant to assign or transfer an Award or may
permit a Participant to designate a beneficiary who may exercise the Award or
receive payment under the Award after the Participant's death; provided,
however, that any Award so assigned or transferred shall be subject to all the
terms and conditions of the Plan and those contained in the instrument
evidencing the Award.
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ARTICLE 11.
ADJUSTMENTS
11.1 Adjustment of Shares
In the event, at any time or from time to time, a stock
dividend, stock split, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares,
recapitalization, merger, consolidation, distribution to stockholders other than
a normal cash dividend, or other change in the Company's corporate or capital
structure, including, without limitation, a Related Party Transaction, results
in: (a) the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or any securities exchanged
therefor or received in their place, being exchanged for a different number or
kind of securities of the Company or of any other corporation, or (b) new,
different or additional securities of the Company or of any other corporation
being received by the holders of shares of Common Stock of the Company, then the
Plan Administrator shall make proportional adjustments in: (i) the maximum
number and kind of securities subject to the Plan and issuable as Incentive
Stock Options as set forth in Article 4 and the maximum number and kind of
securities that may be made subject to Awards to any individual as set forth in
Article 4.3, and (ii) the number and kind of securities that are subject to any
outstanding Award and the per share price of such securities, without any change
in the aggregate price to be paid therefor. The determination by the Plan
Administrator as to the terms of any of the foregoing adjustments shall be
conclusive and binding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dissolution or
liquidation of the Company or a Corporate Transaction shall not be governed by
this Article 11.1 but shall be governed by Articles 11.2 and 11.3, respectively.
11.2 Dissolution or Liquidation
To the extent not previously exercised or settled, and unless
otherwise determined by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion, Options
denominated in units shall terminate immediately prior to the dissolution or
liquidation of the Company. To the extent a forfeiture provision or repurchase
right applicable to an Award has not been waived by the Plan Administrator, the
Award shall be forfeited immediately prior to the consummation of the
dissolution or liquidation.
11.3 Corporate Transaction
Options
(a)
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In the event of a Corporate Transaction, except as
otherwise provided in the instrument evidencing an Option (or in a written
employment or services agreement between a Participant and the Company or
Related Company) and except as provided in subsection (b) below, each
outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option or right
substituted by the surviving corporation, the successor corporation or its
parent corporation, as applicable (the "Successor Corporation").
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If, in connection with a Corporate Transaction, the
Successor Corporation refuses to assume or substitute for an Option, then
each such outstanding Option shall become fully vested and exercisable
with respect to 100% of the unvested portion of the Option. In such case,
the Plan Administrator shall notify the Participant in writing or
electronically that the unvested portion of the Option specified above
shall be fully vested and exercisable for a specified time period. At the
expiration of the time period, the Option shall terminate, provided that
the Corporate Transaction has occurred.
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For the purposes of this Article 11.3, the Option shall
be considered assumed or substituted for if following the Corporate
Transaction the option or right confers the right to purchase or receive,
for each share of Common Stock subject to the Option immediately prior to the
Corporate Transaction, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other
securities or property) received in the Corporate Transaction by holders
of Common Stock for each share held on the effective date of the
transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the
type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares); provided, however, that if such consideration
received in the Corporate Transaction is not solely common stock of the
Successor Corporation, the Plan Administrator may, with the consent of the
Successor Corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon
the exercise of the Option, for each share of Common Stock subject
thereto, to be solely common stock of the Successor Corporation
substantially equal in fair market value to the per share consideration
received by holders of Common Stock in the Corporate Transaction. The
determination of such substantial equality of value of consideration shall
be made by the Plan Administrator and its determination shall be
conclusive and binding.
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All Options shall terminate and cease to remain
outstanding immediately following the Corporate Transaction, except to the
extent assumed by the Successor Corporation.
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11.4 Further Adjustment of Awards
Subject to Articles 11.2 and 11.3, the Plan Administrator shall
have the discretion, exercisable at any time before a sale, merger,
consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or change of control of the Company,
as defined by the Plan Administrator, to take such further action as it
determines to be necessary or advisable, and fair and equitable to the
Participants, with respect to Awards. Such authorized action may include (but
shall not be limited to) establishing, amending or waiving the type, terms,
conditions or duration of, or restrictions on, Awards so as to provide for
earlier, later, extended or additional time for exercise, lifting restrictions
and other modifications, and the Plan Administrator may take such actions with
respect to all Participants, to certain categories of Participants or only to
individual Participants. The Plan Administrator may take such action before or
after granting Awards to which the action relates and before or after any public
announcement with respect to such sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization,
liquidation or change of control that is the reason for such action.
11.5 Limitations
The grant of Awards shall in no way affect the Company's right
to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business
structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer all
or any part of its business or assets.
11.6 Fractional Shares
In the event of any adjustment in the number of shares covered
by any Award, each such Award shall cover only the number of full shares
resulting from such adjustment.
ARTICLE 12.
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
12.1 Amendment or Termination of Plan
The Board may suspend, amend or terminate the Plan or any
portion of the Plan at any time and in such respects as it shall deem advisable;
provided, however, that to the extent required for compliance with Section 422
of the Code or any applicable law or regulation, stockholder approval shall be
required for any amendment that would: (a) increase the total number of shares
available for issuance under the Plan, (b) modify the class of employees
eligible to receive Options, or (c) otherwise require stockholder approval under
any applicable law or regulation. Any amendment made to the Plan that would
constitute a "modification" to Incentive Stock Options outstanding on the date
of such amendment shall not, without the consent of the Participant, be
applicable to such outstanding Incentive Stock Options but shall have
prospective effect only.
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12.2 Term of Plan
Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, the Plan shall
terminate ten (10) years after the earlier of the Plan's adoption by the Board
and approval by the stockholders.
12.3 Consent of Participant
The suspension, amendment or termination of the Plan or a
portion thereof or the amendment of an outstanding Award shall not, without the
Participant's consent, materially adversely affect any rights under any Award
theretofore granted to the Participant under the Plan. Any change or adjustment
to an outstanding Incentive Stock Option shall not, without the consent of the
Participant, be made in a manner so as to constitute a "modification" that would
cause such Incentive Stock Option to fail to continue to qualify as an Incentive
Stock Option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any adjustments made pursuant to
Article 11 shall not be subject to these restrictions.
ARTICLE 13.
GENERAL
13.1 Evidence of Awards
Awards granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by a written
instrument that shall contain such terms, conditions, limitations and
restrictions as the Plan Administrator shall deem advisable and that are not
inconsistent with the Plan.
13.2 No Individual Rights
Nothing in the Plan or any Award granted under the Plan shall
be deemed to constitute an employment contract or confer or be deemed to confer
on any Participant any right to continue in the employ of, or to continue any
other relationship with, the Company or any Related Company or limit in any way
the right of the Company or any Related Company to terminate a Participant's
employment or other relationship at any time, with or without Cause.
13.3 Issuance of Shares
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Company
shall have no obligation to issue or deliver any shares of Common Stock under
the Plan or make any other distribution of benefits under the Plan unless, in
the opinion of the Company's counsel, such issuance, delivery or distribution
would comply with all applicable laws (including, without limitation, the
requirements of the Securities Act), and the applicable requirements of any
securities exchange or similar entity.
The Company shall be under no obligation to any Participant to
register for offering or resale or to qualify for exemption under the Securities
Act, or to register or qualify under state securities laws, any shares of Common
Stock, security or interest in a security paid or issued under, or created by,
the Plan, or to continue in effect any such registrations or qualifications if
made. The Company may issue certificates for shares with such legends and
subject to such restrictions on transfer and stop-transfer instructions as
counsel for the Company deems necessary or desirable for compliance by the
Company with federal and state securities laws.
To the extent the Plan or any instrument evidencing an Award
provides for issuance of stock certificates to reflect the issuance of shares of
Common Stock, the issuance may be effected on a noncertificated basis, to the
extent not prohibited by applicable law or the applicable rules of any stock
exchange.
13.4 No Rights as a Stockholder
No Option denominated in units shall entitle the Participant to
any cash dividend, voting or other right of a stockholder unless and until the
date of issuance under the Plan of the shares that are the subject of such
Award.
13.5 Compliance With Laws and Regulations
Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the Plan
Administrator, in its sole discretion, may bifurcate the Plan so as to restrict,
limit or condition the use of any provision of the Plan to Participants who are
officers or directors subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act without so
restricting, limiting or conditioning the Plan with respect to other
Participants. Additionally, in interpreting and applying the provisions of the
Plan, any Option granted as an Incentive Stock Option pursuant to the Plan
shall, to the extent permitted by law, be construed as an "incentive stock
option" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.
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13.6 Participants in Other Countries
The Plan Administrator shall have the authority to adopt such
modifications, procedures and subplans as may be necessary or desirable to
comply with provisions of the laws of other countries in which the Company or
any Related Company may operate to assure the viability of the benefits from
Awards granted to Participants employed in such countries and to meet the
objectives of the Plan.
13.7 No Trust or Fund
The Plan is intended to constitute an "unfunded" plan. Nothing
contained herein shall require the Company to segregate any monies or other
property, or shares of Common Stock, or to create any trusts, or to make any
special deposits for any immediate or deferred amounts payable to any
Participant, and no Participant shall have any rights that are greater than
those of a general unsecured creditor of the Company.
13.8 Severability
If any provision of the Plan or any Award is determined to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, or as to any person, or
would disqualify the Plan or any Award under any law deemed applicable by the
Plan Administrator, such provision shall be construed or deemed amended to
conform to applicable laws, or, if it cannot be so construed or deemed amended
without, in the Plan Administrator's determination, materially altering the
intent of the Plan or the Award, such provision shall be stricken as to such
jurisdiction, person or Award, and the remainder of the Plan and any such Award
shall remain in full force and effect.
13.9 Choice of Law
The Plan and all determinations made and actions taken pursuant
hereto, to the extent not otherwise governed by the laws of the United States,
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada without giving effect to
principles of conflicts of law.
ARTICLE 14.
EFFECTIVE DATE
14.1 Effective Date of Plan
The effective date is the date on which the Plan is adopted by
the Board. If the stockholders of the Company do not approve the Plan within
twelve (12) months after the Board's adoption of the Plan, any Incentive Stock
Options granted under the Plan will be treated as Non-Qualified Stock Options.
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PROXY
ANNUAL MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF ROYAL MINES AND MINERALS CORP. (the "Company")
TO BE HELD AT: NORTHWEST LAW GROUP, 704-595 HOWE STREET,
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA V6C 2T5 ON AUGUST 22, 2013 AT 2:00 PM PST
The undersigned stockholder (Registered Stockholder) of
the Company hereby appoints K. Ian Matheson
, Chief Executive Officer,
President and a director of the Company, or failing this person,
Jason S.
Mitchell
, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a director of
the Company, or in place of the foregoing,
______________________________
as proxyholder for and on behalf of the
Registered Stockholder with the power of substitution to attend, act and vote
for and on behalf of the Registered Stockholder in respect of all matters that
may properly come before the Meeting of the Registered Stockholders of the
Company and at every adjournment thereof, to the same extent and with the same
powers as if the undersigned Registered Stockholder were present at the said
Meeting, or any adjournment thereof.
The Registered Stockholder hereby directs the proxyholder to
vote the securities of the Company registered in the name of the Registered
Stockholder as specified herein
Resolutions
(For full detail of each item, please see
the enclosed Notice of Annual and Special Meeting and Proxy Statement)
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Election of Directors
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Nominee: K. Ian Matheson
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Nominee: Jason S. Mitchell
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Nominee: Michael C. Boyko
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Abstain
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2.
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Ratification of De Joya Griffith & Company
LLC as the Companys Independent
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Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Approval of 2013 Stock Option Plan
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to
increase the number of authorized
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shares of common stock to 900,000,000, par
value $0.001
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
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Every Year
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Abstain
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Advisory Vote on Frequency of Vote on Executive
Compensation
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The undersigned Registered Stockholder hereby
revokes any proxy
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previously given to attend and vote at said
Annual and Special Meeting.
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THIS PROXY FORM IS
NOT
VALID UNLESS
IT IS
SIGNED
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE
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SIGN HERE:
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Please Print Name:
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Date:
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF PROXY
1.
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This proxy is solicited by the Management of the
Company.
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2.
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This form of proxy (the Instrument of Proxy)
must be signed by you, the Registered Stockholder
, or
by your attorney duly authorized by you in writing, or, in the case of a
company, by a duly authorized officer or representative of the company;
and
if executed by an attorney, officer, or other duly appointed
representative
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the original or a notarial copy of the
instrument so empowering such person, or such other documentation in
support as shall be acceptable to the Chairman of the Meeting, must
accompany this Instrument of Proxy.
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3.
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If this Instrument of Proxy is not dated
in the space provided, authority is hereby given by you, the
Registered Stockholder, for the named proxies to date this proxy seven (7)
calendar days after the date on which it was mailed to you, the Registered
Stockholder.
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4.
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A Registered Stockholder who wishes to
attend
the Meeting and vote on the
resolutions in person
, may simply register with the scrutineers
before the Meeting begins.
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5.
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A Registered Stockholder who is
not able to attend
the Meeting in
person but wishes to vote on the proposals set out in this Instrument of
Proxy may appoint the management persons
named on this Instrument
of Proxy as proxy for the Registered Stockholder by completing and signing
this Instrument of Proxy and by indicating your choice on a proposal by
placing an X in the appropriate box. Where no choice is specified by a
Registered Stockholder with respect to a proposal set out in this
Instrument of Proxy, a management appointee acting as proxy will vote in
favor of that proposal.
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6.
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The securities represented by this Instrument of
Proxy will be voted or withheld from voting in accordance with the
instructions of the Registered Stockholder on any poll
of a
resolution that may be called for and, if the Registered Stockholder
specifies a choice with respect to any matter to be acted upon, the
securities will be voted accordingly. Further, the securities will be
voted by the appointed proxy with respect to any amendments or variations
of any of the resolutions set out on the Instrument of Proxy or matters
which may properly come before the Meeting as the proxy, in its sole
discretion, sees fit.
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If a Registered Stockholder has submitted an Instrument of
Proxy,
the Registered Stockholder may still attend the Meeting and may
vote in person
. To do so, the Registered Stockholder must record his/her
attendance with the scrutineers before the commencement of the Meeting and
revoke, in writing, the prior votes.
To be represented at the Annual and Special Meeting, this
proxy form must be received at the office of the Companys legal counsel,
Northwest Law Group, by mail or by fax no later than forty eight (48)
hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) prior to the time of the
Annual and Special Meeting, or adjournment thereof or may be accepted by
the Chairman of the Annual and Special Meeting prior to the commencement
of the Annual and Special Meeting. The mailing address and fax number is:
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NORTHWEST LAW GROUP
704-595 HOWE STREET
Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada V6C 2T5
Fax No. (604) 687-6650
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